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Idaho Deductions From Pay: What you need to know

Employers in Idaho may make deductions from an employee's wages under the following conditions (ID Code Sec. 45-609(1)):

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• The employer is required or allowed to do so by state or federal law; or

• The employer has a written authorization from the employee for the deductions and the deductions are lawful.

The following types of payroll deductions are permitted by Idaho law:

• Those required by state and federal law for tax purposes

• Lawful deductions for the benefit and convenience of the employee, including deductions for insurance premiums, payments to a qualified pension plan, union dues, voluntary contributions, payments to a credit union, and deductions under a savings or bond purchase plan

• Deductions for board and lodging, provided such deductions do not reduce the employee's earnings below the minimum wage

If the employee has given written consent, employers may make deductions from an employee's wages for the following:

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This report, "Top 100 FLSA Q&As", is designed to provide you with an examination of the federal FLSA overtime regulations in Q&A format, including valuable tips for bringing your workplace into compliance in an affordable manner.

At the end of the report, you will find a list of state resources on wage and hour issues.
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